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The National
28-07-2025
- Business
- The National
Scottish company named one of the world's 500 most sustainable by Time
Barratt Redrow, which owns housebuilder Barratt and David Wilson Homes Scotland, was featured on TIME magazine's 500 Most Sustainable Companies for 2025. The firm was recognised for its responsible developments, such as those at St Andrews, Cornhill Village in Hamilton and Huntingtower in Perth. It was also commended for its industry-leading commitment to preserving and enhancing the natural environment. The firm was named among the 500 most sustainable companies in the world (Image: Getty Images) Scottish firm named one of the world's most sustainable companies Before its merger with Redrow to form Barratt Redrow, Barratt Developments was the first major housebuilder to set science-based emission reduction targets and is a signatory of the UN Global Compact. Alison Condie, regional managing director at Barratt and David Wilson Homes Scotland, said the firm is "immensely proud" of its legacy of building not only "high-quality" homes, but also a "more sustainable" future. She added that "this achievement reflects the dedication of our teams to reducing our impact, innovating and creating communities that last.' Only 32 UK-based companies received the recognition (Image: Getty Images) David Thomas, CEO of Barratt Redrow, said: 'We are incredibly proud to be recognised by TIME magazine as one of the world's most sustainable companies." He added that "sustainability is at the heart of everything we do" and that "being included on this global list is both an honour and a powerful motivation to keep pushing the boundaries of what responsible homebuilding can achieve.' Recommended Reading: Only 32 UK-based companies received the recognition in 2025, with all of these setting the benchmark on sustainability performance, transparency and innovation. This TIME ranking was pulled together in partnership with Statista, which used a "transparent, multi-stage methodology to identify the world's most sustainable companies." This process began with a pool of some 5000 firms around the globe, which was whittled down to just 500.
Scotsman
09-07-2025
- Business
- Scotsman
Barratt and David Wilson Homes Scotland site managers named as best in the country for quality
Eleven site managers from Barratt and David Wilson Homes Scotland have won an NHBC Pride in the Job Award in recognition of their commitment to building homes of outstanding quality. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Now in its 45th year, the prestigious Pride in the Job Awards recognise the very best site managers from around the country and the following Barratt & David Wilson Homes Site Managers in Scotland are amongst them: Marc Duncan, King's Gallop, Aberdeen (BDWH North Scotland) Barry Fraser, Findrassie, Elgin (BDWH North Scotland) Alan Smith, Keiller's Rise, Dundee (BDWH North Scotland) Scott MacNicol, Riverside Quarter, Aberdeen (BDWH North Scotland) Michael Roarty, Eaglesham View, East Kilbride (BDWH West Scotland) Alistair Grant, Calder Gardens, Coatbridge (BDWH West Scotland) Michael Hastings, Jackton Hall, East Kilbride (BDWH West Scotland) Robert Hamilton, Torrance Park, Holytown (BDWH West Scotland) Shaun Quinn, Rosewell Meadow, Rosewell (BDWH East Scotland) Scott Birrell, Kingslaw Gait, Kirkcaldy (BDWH East Scotland) Ewan MacLean, West Craigs Quarter, Edinburgh (BDWH East Scotland) Barratt Redrow site managers have won 115 Pride in the Job Quality Awards this year, more than any other homebuilder for the 21st year in a row. This achievement highlights how important building high-quality, sustainable homes for its customers is to Barratt and David Wilson Homes Scotland Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The awards rate site managers against key criteria such as technical expertise, health and safety, consistency, leadership and attention to detail. The awards celebrate the vital role site managers play in ensuring new homes are delivered on-time, on safe sites, and to the highest quality standards. Alison Condie, Regional Managing Director for Barratt and David Wilson Homes Scotland, said: 'These awards showcase what it takes to be a top site manager and demonstrate our long-term commitment to building some of the best quality homes in the country, reinforcing our dedication to excellence in construction and putting customers at the heart of everything we do. I'd like to congratulate our 11 site managers, each of them goes the extra mile to ensure our customers receive a superior home and service.'
Scotsman
29-05-2025
- General
- Scotsman
Expert tips for Edinburgh homeowners to create impactful interiors
In line with World Interiors Day (31st May), Barratt and David Wilson Homes Scotland has teamed up with Edward Thomas Interiors to provide residents with top tips to get the most out of their homes. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... World Interiors Day is an annual celebration organised by the International Federation of Interior Architects/Designers to highlight the significance of interior design and architecture and its impact on the quality of life. Barratt and David Wilson Homes Scotland, with the help of Estelle Palmer, Head of Design at Edward Thomas Interiors, has put together four top tips for homeowners in Edinburgh to make the most of their interiors. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Felipe Ferreira, Sales Director at Barratt and David Wilson Homes Scotland, said: 'Our homes provide the ideal blank canvas for residents to express their own personality. We would like to say a huge thank you to Edward Thomas Interiors for providing our homeowners with some excellent advice. A tennis themed bedroom inside a Barratt Homes show home by Edward Thomas Interiors 'We recommend anyone interested in moving home to come and visit our show homes where they can see these tips expertly put into place.' Think Vertically! Estelle said: 'If you want to create extra storage space, don't overlook walls or the ceiling. Floating shelves, hooks, picture rails and pegboards are great space savers, or why not wall mount TVs and media units to create more floorspace in living rooms, kitchen diners or children's bedrooms. 'For those with balconies or limited outdoor space, we've seen great examples of doorstep and vertical gardens. Source, or repurpose, rustic plant pots or window boxes and plant climbers, vegetables or wildflowers for an immediate new hobby.' A David Wilson Homes show home kitchen designed by Edward Thomas Interiors Paint Effects Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad For an instant impact at low cost, painting (in all its forms) is a straightforward way to revamp a room. Estelle continued: 'Homeowners could try paint blocks or shapes to help 'zone' a room, create a feature wall in one of this year's popular shades like Mocha Mousse, or colour drench. 'Drenching is really on trend right now and includes not just the walls, but the ceiling and any woodwork (skirting boards, window and door frames, and stair spindles) too. It's bold and unapologetic about colour and really makes a statement.' Upcycling Homeowners could take a trip to a charity shop or flea market where they can find an abundance of pre-loved pieces. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Estelle said: 'Unlock your inner creativity by upcycling second-hand or inherited pieces. This can be something as simple as making candles holders from old gin bottles or lampshades from rattan plant pots to more inventive décor. 'We have turned rugs and cricket bats into headboards, old fruit crates into desks and even joined two breadbins together to make a 'breadside' table!' Decals and Murals To really personalise a space, there's the option to add wall decals or a mural. These are instantly transformative and make fantastic focal points for living rooms and bedrooms. These can be found in high-street and online retailers but for the more artistic homeowners, why not hand-paint them? Estelle added: 'Some of our current favourite designs depict cherry blossom, hanging vines, wisteria, and lavender. While these can be really striking, they can just as easily be removed by re-painting or wallpapering.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Barratt and David Wilson Homes is currently building a range of high-quality new homes throughout Scotland from Inverness to the Central Belt, including new properties on offer at Merchant Quay in Leith.
